Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to repeal the existing REAL ID implementation law in Minnesota. This entails eliminating previous legal requirements and practices related to REAL ID, which is a federal standard for driver's licenses and identification cards that enhances security and specifications.

Main Provisions

• Repeal of REAL ID Law: The bill specifically repeals provisions outlined in Laws 2017, chapter 76. This includes all sections from 1 through 29 of the stated law, which collectively established the framework for REAL ID compliance in Minnesota.

• Future Legislative Action: The bill mandates the preparation of new legislative proposals for the 2026 session. These proposals are intended to adjust Minnesota's statutes accordingly and ensure legal consistency following the repeal of the REAL ID requirements.

• Consultative Preparation of New Legislation: The revisor of statutes, in collaboration with other governmental research departments and the Department of Public Safety's Division of Driver and Vehicle Services, is tasked with drafting the necessary statutory changes. The draft must be ready by February 1, 2026.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The existing REAL ID rules and implementations that were previously codified in 2017 will be nullified. The state will no longer follow the federal REAL ID standards for driver's licenses and ID cards unless future legislative actions determine otherwise.

Relevant Terms

REAL ID, driver's licenses, identification cards, statutory changes, legislative session, Department of Public Safety.